WELCOME TO PARENT COORDINATOR
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Contact me:
845-450-0813 or my email:
RHenry22@schools.nyc.gov
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FOR PUPIL PATH RESET: 949-242-0343
NYCDOE HELP DESK FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1-888-995-9866
For School Updates & General Information:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020
FOR PUPIL PATH RESET: 949-242-0343
NYCDOE HELP DESK FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: 1-888-995-9866
For School Updates & General Information:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020
TECHNICAL TOOLS FOR LEARNING
ZOOM MEETING ON OCTOBER 26!
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Oct 26, 2020, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqvqzkuE9JxuS3y3gmsAKaYn91DT-bP
When login on please enter your "Parent Association Verification Code" at the end of your last name. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
When: Oct 26, 2020, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqvqzkuE9JxuS3y3gmsAKaYn91DT-bP
When login on please enter your "Parent Association Verification Code" at the end of your last name. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
P-EBT REMINDER
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 authorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a school closure. If you are eligible and have not received a P-EBT food benefit for your child, please contact the State using P-EBT contact form or by calling 1-833-452-0096 (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday).
Dial a Teacher Program
UFT Dial a Teacher is up & running for the school year. K-12 students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call 212-777-3380 or visit the Dial-A-Teacher website Mondays through Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher.
Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 authorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a school closure. If you are eligible and have not received a P-EBT food benefit for your child, please contact the State using P-EBT contact form or by calling 1-833-452-0096 (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday).
Dial a Teacher Program
UFT Dial a Teacher is up & running for the school year. K-12 students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call 212-777-3380 or visit the Dial-A-Teacher website Mondays through Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher.
Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.
The following internet carriers are offering free household Wi-Fi or special accommodations for 60 days:
Comcast is offering free public Wi-Fi for 60 Days to families who do not have a subscription already. Call: 1-855-846-8376for English Enrollment; Call: 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish Enrollment; or visit Comcast Free Public Wi-Fi.
· Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Call: 1-844-488-8395 or visit Charter Communications Free Wi-Fi Access.
· For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not a currently have home internet access, Altice is offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint. Call: 866 – 200 – 9522 to enroll in Optimum Region; Call: 888 – 633 – 0030 to enroll in Suddenlink Region; or visit Altice USA Free Broadband Announcement.
Comcast is offering free public Wi-Fi for 60 Days to families who do not have a subscription already. Call: 1-855-846-8376for English Enrollment; Call: 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish Enrollment; or visit Comcast Free Public Wi-Fi.
· Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Call: 1-844-488-8395 or visit Charter Communications Free Wi-Fi Access.
· For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not a currently have home internet access, Altice is offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint. Call: 866 – 200 – 9522 to enroll in Optimum Region; Call: 888 – 633 – 0030 to enroll in Suddenlink Region; or visit Altice USA Free Broadband Announcement.
HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATES
Dear M.S. 180 Community:
The health and safety of our students and staff and everyone in the DOE family across the city, is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring you have the information you need on COVID-19 as we continue to navigate this public health emergency together.
Today we are writing to inform you that one member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, this is the only confirmed case at the school. We are quickly taking all appropriate action and following rigorous protocols developed by the NYC Test + Trace Corps, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health), and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
All students and teachers in the affected class(es) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 14 days since the last contact with the person who tested positive.
o These students and teachers will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
The NYC Test + Trace Corps and NYC Health will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 14 days.
Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school and will be safely separated, until they are no longer infectious. In order to protect the privacy of the individual who has tested positive, we cannot share additional details about the case.
We will share physical and mental health and wellness resources for you and your child. COVID-19 can be stressful for you and your loved ones. It is natural to feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious and afraid. We want to ensure you can access helpful resources for coping and reducing stress.
While New Yorkers have done an outstanding job fighting the virus, leading to extremely low infection rates citywide, COVID-19 is still active in our city, state and our country.
Out of an abundance of caution, here is what will happen next to safeguard the health of our school community:
RESILIENCE * INTEGRITY * SCHOLARSHIP * EMPOWERMENT
There will be cases of COVID-19 this school year; we know this, and all of our protocols have been in service of fighting this virus. Our job is to swiftly and effectively handle any cases that appear and be transparent every step of the way. That is what we are doing today.
We know a lot more than we did in March about how to protect each other from the virus and it’s critical that we continue to act to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our schools. All of us must remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
Stay home if sick: Monitor your and your child’s health and stay home if you are sick or keep them home if they are sick, except for getting essential medical care (including COVID-19 testing) and other essential needs.
Physical distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
Wear a face covering: Protect those around you. Wearing a face covering helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially if you are sick and don’t have symptoms. For more information about face coverings, visit nyc.gov/health/coronavirus and look for "FAQ About Face Coverings."
Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available; clean frequently touched surfaces regularly; avoid touching your face with unwashed hands; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311. Finally, to ensure we can rapidly reach you via text and email, please set up a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.
Sincerely,
Marlon P. Williams Principal
RESILIENCE * INTEGRITY * SCHOLARSHIP * EMPOWERMENT
ARTS/CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
THEATER
The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall,
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical starring Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. will go live October 9 at 2 PM ET and will be available for 48 hours. This is on the YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On!
AGES:5th Grade - Adult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Antigone in Ferguson
Experience a powerful fusion of Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Anigone, with live music from a contemporary gospel choir and highly personal community discussion. This multifaceted production explores themes of tragedy, trauma and social justice, and shows us that a 2500-year-old play is still relevant today. The all-star ensemble of actors includes Samira Wiley, Chris Noth, and Tamara Tunie.
Age: High school – Adult
https://allarts.org/programs/house-seats/house-seats-antigone-in-ferguson-vzpdg7/
New monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by stars of stage and screen!They are short most under 10 minutes some under 5 minutes
Ages- High School, but if you pre-screen you will find some for Middle school.
https://24hourplays.com/viral-monologues/
Spotlight on Plays: All-Star Play Readings
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth, and Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue. Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Phylicia Rashad, and more Broadway stars will perform in a new batch of Broadway’s Best Shows’ Spotlight on Plays weekly virtual readings to support The Actors Fund. Gore Vidal’s The Best Man kicks off the fall lineup October 14.
Ages: High School- Adult
https://www.playbill.com/article/patti-lupone-morgan-freeman-laurie-metcalf-phylicia-rashad-more-to-headline-all-star-play-readings
DANCE:
“Moving Stories”: American Ballet Theatre Film Festival
Principal Dancer Misty Copeland hosts the hour-long program featuring four short films by ABT dancers and a roundtable discussion with the filmmakers. On the American Ballet YouTube Channel
Ages: For the whole Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvns8ZY77gU
MUSIC:
Learning @ Home with the Philharmonic
What’s in My Case?
For ages 10+
Very Young People’s Concerts @ Home
For ages 3+
Extend the learning and fun with activity guides prepared by New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists.
The Poetry of The Four Seasons
For ages 7-11 (grades 3-5)
In this lesson exploring Winter from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons you’ll create an acrostic poem and learn about sonnets.
Compelling Stories of Racial Injustice
This content is intended for audiences age 16+
due to language and sensitive subject matter.
The New York Philharmonic participated in a memorable performance of 12 Angry Men ... and Women: The Weight of the Wait, presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre in partnership with The New Press, featuring music by Black composers. A quartet of our musicians performed at the overture of this production, which preceded a series of compelling stories concerning the policing of Black men and women read by an award-winning cast including Wendell Pierce, Lisa Arrindell, and Billy Eugene Jones. The production, which took place on New York City’s first Black Lives Matter mural, featured music composed by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Saint-Georges.
https://nyphil.org/education/learning-at-home
The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall,
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical starring Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. will go live October 9 at 2 PM ET and will be available for 48 hours. This is on the YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On!
AGES:5th Grade - Adult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Antigone in Ferguson
Experience a powerful fusion of Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Anigone, with live music from a contemporary gospel choir and highly personal community discussion. This multifaceted production explores themes of tragedy, trauma and social justice, and shows us that a 2500-year-old play is still relevant today. The all-star ensemble of actors includes Samira Wiley, Chris Noth, and Tamara Tunie.
Age: High school – Adult
https://allarts.org/programs/house-seats/house-seats-antigone-in-ferguson-vzpdg7/
New monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by stars of stage and screen!They are short most under 10 minutes some under 5 minutes
Ages- High School, but if you pre-screen you will find some for Middle school.
https://24hourplays.com/viral-monologues/
Spotlight on Plays: All-Star Play Readings
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth, and Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue. Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Phylicia Rashad, and more Broadway stars will perform in a new batch of Broadway’s Best Shows’ Spotlight on Plays weekly virtual readings to support The Actors Fund. Gore Vidal’s The Best Man kicks off the fall lineup October 14.
Ages: High School- Adult
https://www.playbill.com/article/patti-lupone-morgan-freeman-laurie-metcalf-phylicia-rashad-more-to-headline-all-star-play-readings
DANCE:
“Moving Stories”: American Ballet Theatre Film Festival
Principal Dancer Misty Copeland hosts the hour-long program featuring four short films by ABT dancers and a roundtable discussion with the filmmakers. On the American Ballet YouTube Channel
Ages: For the whole Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvns8ZY77gU
MUSIC:
Learning @ Home with the Philharmonic
What’s in My Case?
For ages 10+
Very Young People’s Concerts @ Home
For ages 3+
Extend the learning and fun with activity guides prepared by New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists.
The Poetry of The Four Seasons
For ages 7-11 (grades 3-5)
In this lesson exploring Winter from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons you’ll create an acrostic poem and learn about sonnets.
Compelling Stories of Racial Injustice
This content is intended for audiences age 16+
due to language and sensitive subject matter.
The New York Philharmonic participated in a memorable performance of 12 Angry Men ... and Women: The Weight of the Wait, presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre in partnership with The New Press, featuring music by Black composers. A quartet of our musicians performed at the overture of this production, which preceded a series of compelling stories concerning the policing of Black men and women read by an award-winning cast including Wendell Pierce, Lisa Arrindell, and Billy Eugene Jones. The production, which took place on New York City’s first Black Lives Matter mural, featured music composed by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Saint-Georges.
https://nyphil.org/education/learning-at-home
SUPPORT FOR students in temporary housing
As you and other school staff and service providers throughout New York City prepare for the 2020-21 school year--both through hybrid and remote instruction--we want to share some important reminders and updates to support your work helping students in temporary housing.
This e-mail includes the following:
• Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Schoolhouse Connection PSA's
• Homelessness Prevention
• Upcoming Events
• NYS-TEACHS ServicesBe well
NYS-TEACHS
Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
New Resource for Students in Temporary Housing:
• Did you know that MetroCard’s for parents in temporary housing are now available at schools?
• Did you know that enrollment staff can help families remotely while the Family Welcome Centers are closed?
• Did you know that parents can get busing information online through their NYC Schools Account?
For information about this and much more (devices and internet connectivity, shelter transfers, early childhood, translation and interpretation services, school meals, contact information for your STH team and Regional Manager) check out this NEW one-pager from NYS-TEACHS: Back-to-School Resources for Students in Temporary Housing. Make sure to download a PDF of the resource to share with parents and your colleagues!
Checking in with Families in Temporary Housing: We encourage you to check-in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the start of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and help make appropriate arrangements for the Fall. For strategies on how to check in with students and families in temporary housing at this time, take a look at out our revised Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction.
From Schoolhouse Connection - Signs of Potential Homelessness in a Virtual Learning World: With hybrid and remote instruction, identifying students experiencing homelessness will require revisions to typical techniques. Check out this one-pager on the signs of potential homelessness during remote instruction.
Learning Bridges Free Childcare Program: Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days then they are scheduled for remote learning. This program will provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities while including time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities. Please forward the application information to families in temporary housing, as their applications will be given priority.
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know any youth who have experienced homelessness, were born on or after October 1, 2000, and plan to attend college for the first time in the fall of 2021?
Please invite them to apply for the SchoolhouseConnection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program. The scholarship award is $2,000, plus other benefits. Applications are open now, and the deadline is October 1, 2020.
Schoolhouse Connection's Public Service Announcements
From SchoolHouse Connection: To help inform families and youth about their educational rights, check out these two public service announcements (PSA) aimed at reaching families in temporary housing, educators, community organizations, and local leaders.
Check out Schoolhouse Connection's public service announcements here!
Homelessness Prevention
Many families in unstable housing situations risk losing their housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If one of your student's housing is at risk, you can refer their families to Homebase. Homebase can help families remain in their communities and avoid entering the shelter system.
To connect a family with Homebase, call 311 or refer them to their local Homebase program using the Homebase
Upcoming Events
Want to learn more about how best to support students in temporary housing in the 2020-21 school year? We are currently planning several webinars and interactive Zoom trainings throughout the fall. To stay updated on our upcoming fall events, please visit and bookmark our New York City Events page. We look forward to your participation!
Additionally, check out our webinar archive to watch one of our previously recorded webinars today!
NYS-TEACHS
We're Here to Help!
Toll-Free Infoline: Call us at (800) 388-2014. Our Infoline is open from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Free Posters and Brochures: We offer State Education Department-approved posters and brochures that you can use for outreach. You can order as many as you need and we will mail them at no cost to you.
NYSTEACHS.ORG: We update our website frequently to provide you with current guidance memos, resources, and training materials. You can browse information by topic, watch a recorded webinar, look up the name of a liaison from a neighboring district, and more.
nysteachs.org | 800-388-2014 | info@nysteachs.org
This e-mail includes the following:
• Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Schoolhouse Connection PSA's
• Homelessness Prevention
• Upcoming Events
• NYS-TEACHS ServicesBe well
NYS-TEACHS
Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
New Resource for Students in Temporary Housing:
• Did you know that MetroCard’s for parents in temporary housing are now available at schools?
• Did you know that enrollment staff can help families remotely while the Family Welcome Centers are closed?
• Did you know that parents can get busing information online through their NYC Schools Account?
For information about this and much more (devices and internet connectivity, shelter transfers, early childhood, translation and interpretation services, school meals, contact information for your STH team and Regional Manager) check out this NEW one-pager from NYS-TEACHS: Back-to-School Resources for Students in Temporary Housing. Make sure to download a PDF of the resource to share with parents and your colleagues!
Checking in with Families in Temporary Housing: We encourage you to check-in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the start of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and help make appropriate arrangements for the Fall. For strategies on how to check in with students and families in temporary housing at this time, take a look at out our revised Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction.
From Schoolhouse Connection - Signs of Potential Homelessness in a Virtual Learning World: With hybrid and remote instruction, identifying students experiencing homelessness will require revisions to typical techniques. Check out this one-pager on the signs of potential homelessness during remote instruction.
Learning Bridges Free Childcare Program: Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days then they are scheduled for remote learning. This program will provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities while including time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities. Please forward the application information to families in temporary housing, as their applications will be given priority.
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know any youth who have experienced homelessness, were born on or after October 1, 2000, and plan to attend college for the first time in the fall of 2021?
Please invite them to apply for the SchoolhouseConnection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program. The scholarship award is $2,000, plus other benefits. Applications are open now, and the deadline is October 1, 2020.
Schoolhouse Connection's Public Service Announcements
From SchoolHouse Connection: To help inform families and youth about their educational rights, check out these two public service announcements (PSA) aimed at reaching families in temporary housing, educators, community organizations, and local leaders.
Check out Schoolhouse Connection's public service announcements here!
Homelessness Prevention
Many families in unstable housing situations risk losing their housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If one of your student's housing is at risk, you can refer their families to Homebase. Homebase can help families remain in their communities and avoid entering the shelter system.
To connect a family with Homebase, call 311 or refer them to their local Homebase program using the Homebase
Upcoming Events
Want to learn more about how best to support students in temporary housing in the 2020-21 school year? We are currently planning several webinars and interactive Zoom trainings throughout the fall. To stay updated on our upcoming fall events, please visit and bookmark our New York City Events page. We look forward to your participation!
Additionally, check out our webinar archive to watch one of our previously recorded webinars today!
NYS-TEACHS
We're Here to Help!
Toll-Free Infoline: Call us at (800) 388-2014. Our Infoline is open from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Free Posters and Brochures: We offer State Education Department-approved posters and brochures that you can use for outreach. You can order as many as you need and we will mail them at no cost to you.
NYSTEACHS.ORG: We update our website frequently to provide you with current guidance memos, resources, and training materials. You can browse information by topic, watch a recorded webinar, look up the name of a liaison from a neighboring district, and more.
nysteachs.org | 800-388-2014 | info@nysteachs.org
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You’re Invited to Our
CEC 11
COMBINED
BUSINESS & CALENDARMEETINGS
Meeting presentation
Elevate Education
Education Webinars for Parents
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Location:Zoom
Time:Business Meeting - 6 PM
Calendar Meeting - 7 PM
Zoom Log in: (same link for future meetings)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88625339542?pwd=SWxTeTlLSzV2WkhjbmorcjEzVE02dz09
Webinar ID: 886 2533 9542. Passcode: 111111
Dial by Telephone: (646) 558-8656
Spanish Interpretation Line: Telephone: (347) 966-4114. Access Code: 975 804 684#
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CEC11@schools.nyc.gov
Se proporcionarán servicios de interpretación en español.
the NYC Health Department's Education and Community Partnerships Unit and Poison Control Center offer FREE virtual workshops. Please see the list below for upcoming workshops in October.
- Friday, October 2, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Critters in the Home Series 1: Protect yourself against bedbugs and mosquitoes - Register here
- Friday, October 2, 2020, 2 to 3 p.m. Critters in the Home Series 2: Safe pest control to keep out mice and rats!- Register here
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 10 to 11 a.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Register here
- Thursday, October 8, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Healthy Homes 101 - Register here
- Thursday, October 8, 2020, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free Online Resources from the NYC Health Department, Poison Control Center, Fire Department and Department of State- Register here
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3 to 4 p.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Prevenir el envenenamiento con monóxido de carbono) (Spanish) - Register here
- Thursday, October 22, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (預防一氧化碳中毒) (Chinese) - Register here
- Monday, October 26, 2020, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Consumer Products - Register here
- Monday, October 26, 2020, 3 to 4 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Consumer Products (Prevención del envenenamiento por plomo y productos de consume) (Spanish) - Register here
- Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Home Safety - Lead in Cultural Products and Window Guards (নিরাপদবাড়ির জন্য : সাংস্কৃতিক বা ঐতিহ্যগত পণ্যে সীসা সম্পর্কে এবং উইন্ডো গার্ডসম্পর্কে জানুন) (Bengali) - Register here
- Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 1 to 2 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention During Pregnancy - Register here
- Thursday, October 29, 2020, 11 a.m. to noon Lead Poisoning Prevention: DEP Talks About Lead and Drinking Water - Register here
- Thursday, October 29, 2020, 2 to 4 p.m. ESOL Curricula on Lead Poisoning Prevention (Open to Organizations that Offer ESOL) - Register here
- Friday, October 30, 2020, 2 to 3 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention (Предотврасщение отравления свинцом) (Russian) - Register here
Please visit our Healthy Homes Education Program OR our Poison Control Community Education Programs websites for more information about our activities or to order or print educational materials.
If you have any questions, please send us an email at: healthyhomesecp@health.nyc.gov or nycpcc@health.nyc.gov or call us at 646-632-6023 and leave a message.
Fall 2020 NYC School Meals for Children, Families, and Adults
Beginning on September 29, 2020, free school meals will be served in the following ways:
On the Days Students are Learning in School
• Food is either delivered to classrooms or students can pick up food from meal stations throughout the building to take back to eat in their classrooms.
• Cafeterias are not being used to serve food or as places for students to sit and eat.
• Some schools are planning to use cafeterias and other common spaces as
classrooms.
Take-out Meals for Children and Their Families
Most of the DOE’s 1,400 school buildings will be serving take-out meals for all children and other members of the household.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Take-out meal service is available Monday–Friday, 9AM–12PM.
• Three meals per household member, per day – a breakfast and two lunches.
• Meals are available for all children, whether or not they are enrolled in a school.
• Students, parents/guardians, siblings, friends or even neighbors can pick up take-
out meals at convenient sites.
• Take-out meals are available for families even when children are learning in school.
Families do not need to register for take-out meals at this time.
● Families with children can pick up meals from any school providing take-out meals, and no ID, documentation, or registration is required.
● Adults who are picking up take-out meals for their children can pick up meals for themselves and other household members at the same location and time.
Grab-and-Go Meals for Adult-Only Households
Meals for households with no children will be available at about 200 sites across NYC.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Meals are available Monday–Friday, 3 PM–5 PM.
• Three meals are provided, per person per day.
• Site locations are determined by community need based on:
○ Grab-and-go data since March 2020, and
○ The City's home delivered meals program.
• Food is either delivered to classrooms or students can pick up food from meal stations throughout the building to take back to eat in their classrooms.
• Cafeterias are not being used to serve food or as places for students to sit and eat.
• Some schools are planning to use cafeterias and other common spaces as
classrooms.
Take-out Meals for Children and Their Families
Most of the DOE’s 1,400 school buildings will be serving take-out meals for all children and other members of the household.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Take-out meal service is available Monday–Friday, 9AM–12PM.
• Three meals per household member, per day – a breakfast and two lunches.
• Meals are available for all children, whether or not they are enrolled in a school.
• Students, parents/guardians, siblings, friends or even neighbors can pick up take-
out meals at convenient sites.
• Take-out meals are available for families even when children are learning in school.
Families do not need to register for take-out meals at this time.
● Families with children can pick up meals from any school providing take-out meals, and no ID, documentation, or registration is required.
● Adults who are picking up take-out meals for their children can pick up meals for themselves and other household members at the same location and time.
Grab-and-Go Meals for Adult-Only Households
Meals for households with no children will be available at about 200 sites across NYC.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Meals are available Monday–Friday, 3 PM–5 PM.
• Three meals are provided, per person per day.
• Site locations are determined by community need based on:
○ Grab-and-go data since March 2020, and
○ The City's home delivered meals program.
MESSAGE BOARD
virtual after school program at Queens botanical garden
for more information, see link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-after-school-with-queens-botanical-garden-tickets-118299802895
Revised Blended Learning Schedule
This week the Mayor and Chancellor issued a revised schedule for blended learning. Please view the message from the Chancellor here (translated).
Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:
In-Person Learning Begins On:
Grades 3K and Pre-K
(in any school type/grade configuration)
Monday 9/21
District 75
(all grades)
Monday 9/21
By School Type:
Students enrolled in
· Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in:
· Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
· High Schools (Grades 9-12)
· Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
· Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers
Thursday 10/1
Schools with Other Grade Configurations:
Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in K-12 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
School Busing
Blended learning for our District 75 students begins next week, and bus drivers and matrons are ready. Students’ bus routes are available by logging into your child’s NYC Schools Account (see below on how to create an account). If you have busing questions, please contact:
Office of Pupil Transportation
PupilTransportationTeam@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 392-8855 or 311
School Food
DOE will continue to provide meals to students this school year. Students that attend blended learning will receive school meals in their classrooms. Students who are receiving remote instruction, either fully remote or on remote days, will be able to pick up their meals (breakfast and lunch) at their local school sites. Schools will be distributing grab-and-go meals to remote students daily from 9am – 12pm at the designated location outside of the school. The school food menu for September and October can be found here. Download the School Food app to view menus, submit reviews and even use the "FastPass" to skip the line. The app is available for Android(Open external link) and iOS(Open external link).
Upcoming Chancellor Town Halls
The following is a listing of upcoming Town Halls hosted by our Community Education Councils:
· CEC 5 Chancellor Town Hall 10/21/2020
· CEC 30 Chancellor Town Hall 10/22/2020
· CEC 4 Chancellor Town Hall 11/05/2020
· CEC 2 Chancellor Town Hall 12/8/2020
NYC Schools Account
It’s important that your school is able to reach you to share crucial information quickly, including alerts about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message. With NYCSA, you can access your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more—from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. In order to see your child’s records, request an Account Creation Code from your school. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so your school can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa
Blended Learning Health Screenings
Blended learning will begin in phases, starting with D75, 3K and Pre-K students. Health screenings and Covid Testing will be important elements of the health and safety protocols implemented to protect students and staff safe. Here is the daily health screening that schools began to implement this week. For more information about DOE Health and Safety protocols for blended learning, please visit here.
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
This week the Mayor and Chancellor issued a revised schedule for blended learning. Please view the message from the Chancellor here (translated).
Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:
In-Person Learning Begins On:
Grades 3K and Pre-K
(in any school type/grade configuration)
Monday 9/21
District 75
(all grades)
Monday 9/21
By School Type:
Students enrolled in
· Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in:
· Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
· High Schools (Grades 9-12)
· Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
· Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers
Thursday 10/1
Schools with Other Grade Configurations:
Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in K-12 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
School Busing
Blended learning for our District 75 students begins next week, and bus drivers and matrons are ready. Students’ bus routes are available by logging into your child’s NYC Schools Account (see below on how to create an account). If you have busing questions, please contact:
Office of Pupil Transportation
PupilTransportationTeam@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 392-8855 or 311
School Food
DOE will continue to provide meals to students this school year. Students that attend blended learning will receive school meals in their classrooms. Students who are receiving remote instruction, either fully remote or on remote days, will be able to pick up their meals (breakfast and lunch) at their local school sites. Schools will be distributing grab-and-go meals to remote students daily from 9am – 12pm at the designated location outside of the school. The school food menu for September and October can be found here. Download the School Food app to view menus, submit reviews and even use the "FastPass" to skip the line. The app is available for Android(Open external link) and iOS(Open external link).
Upcoming Chancellor Town Halls
The following is a listing of upcoming Town Halls hosted by our Community Education Councils:
· CEC 5 Chancellor Town Hall 10/21/2020
· CEC 30 Chancellor Town Hall 10/22/2020
· CEC 4 Chancellor Town Hall 11/05/2020
· CEC 2 Chancellor Town Hall 12/8/2020
NYC Schools Account
It’s important that your school is able to reach you to share crucial information quickly, including alerts about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message. With NYCSA, you can access your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more—from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. In order to see your child’s records, request an Account Creation Code from your school. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so your school can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa
Blended Learning Health Screenings
Blended learning will begin in phases, starting with D75, 3K and Pre-K students. Health screenings and Covid Testing will be important elements of the health and safety protocols implemented to protect students and staff safe. Here is the daily health screening that schools began to implement this week. For more information about DOE Health and Safety protocols for blended learning, please visit here.
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
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How to Apply
Currently, Learning Bridges is not available for families that have opted for a 100% remote schedule.
Priority for placement will be given to:
Where placements are available, families will receive a letter from the DOE detailing their Learning Bridges site and next steps to enroll their child. Seats will continue to be added throughout the fall on a rolling basis
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.
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- If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this application(Open external link).
- Need help completing the online application? Call 311 for assistance.
- If you already filled out the expression of interest form, you do not need to complete another application.
- Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners
- Provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities
- Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities
- Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools
Currently, Learning Bridges is not available for families that have opted for a 100% remote schedule.
Priority for placement will be given to:
- Families in temporary housing, including shelters and hotels
- Children of NYCDOE school and program staff, including staff of Learning Bridges sites and other contracted early childhood providers
- Families residing in NYCHA developments
- Children in family foster care or receiving other child welfare services
- Students with disabilities
- Children whose parent/guardian is an essential worker or was previously enrolled in a Regional Enrichment Center (REC)
Where placements are available, families will receive a letter from the DOE detailing their Learning Bridges site and next steps to enroll their child. Seats will continue to be added throughout the fall on a rolling basis
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
Dear MoMath friends,
MoMath is pleased to offer FREE registration for the following events this week.
Pythagoras to Present Day: Math's Greatest Hits
Monday, September 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath's Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Alex Kontorovich, for the second session of an eight-week mini-course studying the twists and turns of mathematical ideas throughout history, including a fresh look at the K to 12 curriculum and beyond. Learn more and register for the second session on September 21 for free at p2p.momath.org.
Bending the Arc
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bending the Arc is a new virtual program aimed at demystifying mathematics for Black youth. Join an online panel discussion followed by more intimate breakout room conversations that will give participants the opportunity to interact with leading Black mathematicians and scientists and to explore how these accomplished individuals have used math in their careers. The program will be hosted by former NFL (Baltimore Ravens) professional, current MIT Math PhD candidate, and MoMath Trustee John Urschel. Learn more and register for free at arc.momath.org.
Write Angles: "Code Breaking: Patterns and Sequences"
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Perhaps nowhere is the intersection of math and words more obvious than in cryptography. Even if a code does not use numbers or letters at all, the only way to break it is to recognize patterns and understand what comes next. Can you combine your math and language skills to crack the code and decipher the secret message? Join us for this second program from 23 18 9 20 5 1 14 7 12 5 19. Learn more and register for free at writeangles.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Grab your most interesting dice and join Ed Pegg, Jr. (of Wolfram Mathematica and math consultant for the television show NUMB3RS) for a night of experimental game play. Using basic guidelines, Ed will lead the group through some existing dice games that we'll play together, then open the floor to new ideas. Dust off your D6s, D12s, D20s, D30s, D48s, D120s, and other dice and roll with it. Learn more and register for free at equilibrium.momath.org.
Tween Primes: "Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World" by Matt Parker
Sunday, September 27, at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Drop in on Tween Primes, MoMath's book club for teens and tweens, to discuss the glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps stand-up comedian and mathematician Matt Parker recounts in Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World. Every teen and tween is welcome, even those who haven't read the book. Learn more and register for free at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath's mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, September 27, at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities and interactive social games, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Be sure to stick around at the end for a dance party! Learn more and register for free at unlimited.momath.org.
Space is limited! All remaining seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
MoMath is pleased to offer FREE registration for the following events this week.
Pythagoras to Present Day: Math's Greatest Hits
Monday, September 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath's Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Alex Kontorovich, for the second session of an eight-week mini-course studying the twists and turns of mathematical ideas throughout history, including a fresh look at the K to 12 curriculum and beyond. Learn more and register for the second session on September 21 for free at p2p.momath.org.
Bending the Arc
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bending the Arc is a new virtual program aimed at demystifying mathematics for Black youth. Join an online panel discussion followed by more intimate breakout room conversations that will give participants the opportunity to interact with leading Black mathematicians and scientists and to explore how these accomplished individuals have used math in their careers. The program will be hosted by former NFL (Baltimore Ravens) professional, current MIT Math PhD candidate, and MoMath Trustee John Urschel. Learn more and register for free at arc.momath.org.
Write Angles: "Code Breaking: Patterns and Sequences"
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Perhaps nowhere is the intersection of math and words more obvious than in cryptography. Even if a code does not use numbers or letters at all, the only way to break it is to recognize patterns and understand what comes next. Can you combine your math and language skills to crack the code and decipher the secret message? Join us for this second program from 23 18 9 20 5 1 14 7 12 5 19. Learn more and register for free at writeangles.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Grab your most interesting dice and join Ed Pegg, Jr. (of Wolfram Mathematica and math consultant for the television show NUMB3RS) for a night of experimental game play. Using basic guidelines, Ed will lead the group through some existing dice games that we'll play together, then open the floor to new ideas. Dust off your D6s, D12s, D20s, D30s, D48s, D120s, and other dice and roll with it. Learn more and register for free at equilibrium.momath.org.
Tween Primes: "Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World" by Matt Parker
Sunday, September 27, at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Drop in on Tween Primes, MoMath's book club for teens and tweens, to discuss the glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps stand-up comedian and mathematician Matt Parker recounts in Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World. Every teen and tween is welcome, even those who haven't read the book. Learn more and register for free at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath's mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, September 27, at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities and interactive social games, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Be sure to stick around at the end for a dance party! Learn more and register for free at unlimited.momath.org.
Space is limited! All remaining seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
Dear friends and community partners,
We are excited to announce that beginning this week, membership in NYC Care is now available to New Yorkers in each borough! NYC Care is a health care access program for people who are not eligible for or cannot afford health insurance. The program ensures all New Yorkers, regardless of their income or immigration status, have equal access to comprehensive, high-quality care.
With NYC Care, you can:
To enroll, call 646-NYC-CARE.
To learn more about NYC Care, visit nyccare.nyc.
Since we launched NYC Care in August 2019, close to 30,000 members now have access to their own primary care doctor, expanded pharmacy hours, specialty care services, and a 24/7 customer service to help them navigate our system.
NYC Care members can benefit from personalized, coordinated care and, most importantly, the confidence and safety that comes from belonging to a system that cares about their health and their future.
With your determination and support, NYC Care will continue to bridge health disparities to make New Yorkers healthier as our communities continue to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Please join our effort to spread the word in your community about this important service through our multilingual fliers below (or click here for more resources):
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
We are excited to announce that beginning this week, membership in NYC Care is now available to New Yorkers in each borough! NYC Care is a health care access program for people who are not eligible for or cannot afford health insurance. The program ensures all New Yorkers, regardless of their income or immigration status, have equal access to comprehensive, high-quality care.
With NYC Care, you can:
- Receive care at NYC H+H locations across the city.
- Receive preventative care, mental health support, and substance abuse services.
- Talk to customer service representatives in your language.
- Receive 24 hour access to low-cost prescription medications.
- Get your first appointment in two weeks or less.
To enroll, call 646-NYC-CARE.
To learn more about NYC Care, visit nyccare.nyc.
Since we launched NYC Care in August 2019, close to 30,000 members now have access to their own primary care doctor, expanded pharmacy hours, specialty care services, and a 24/7 customer service to help them navigate our system.
NYC Care members can benefit from personalized, coordinated care and, most importantly, the confidence and safety that comes from belonging to a system that cares about their health and their future.
With your determination and support, NYC Care will continue to bridge health disparities to make New Yorkers healthier as our communities continue to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Please join our effort to spread the word in your community about this important service through our multilingual fliers below (or click here for more resources):
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
